Band

Level 5

Job Description Summary

The CMC Competitive Intelligence (CI) role is responsible for gathering, analyzing, and synthesizing competitive insights to inform Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls (CMC) strategies focusing on NVS portfolio with the 2+3 Technical Platforms. This position ensures that intelligence-driven decisions support product design excellence, life-cycle management, and operational efficiency across the local and global TRD organizations.

Job Description

Major accountabilities:

• Competitive Intelligence & Analysis

  • Collect and analyze competitor CMC strategies, technologies, and regulatory trends.

  • Develop actionable insights to guide product development and life-cycle planning.

  • Maintain CI dashboards and deliver timely reports to stakeholders.

• Strategic Alignment

  • Partner with CMC leadership to integrate CI into decision-making processes.

  • Support fast-to-market initiatives by anticipating industry shifts and risks.

• Process Governance & Compliance

  • Maintain SOPs, work instructions, and ensure adherence to compliance standards.

  • Define and monitor KPIs for CI activities and benchmarking.

• Technology Enablement

  • Drive adoption of digital tools, automation, and AI for intelligence gathering.

  • Collaborate with IT and data teams to enhance CI platforms and analytics.

• Stakeholder Engagement

  • Communicate insights effectively to cross-functional teams and governance forums.

  • Build strong relationships with internal and external partners to ensure alignment.

Minimum Requirements:
Work Experience:

• Advanced degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Biology, or related field.

• 5+ years in CMC, competitive intelligence, or related pharmaceutical functions.

• Proven track record in data analysis, strategic planning, and stakeholder engagement

Skills:

• Proficiency in CI tools, data visualization, and analytics platforms

• Understanding of regulatory requirements and global CMC standards.

• Project Management.

• R&D.

Languages :

• English.

Skills Desired

Budget Management, Coaching Skills, Data Science, Experiments Design, Laboratory, Problem Solving Skills, Process Simulation, R&D, Waterfall Model